This weekend has a variety of events to choose from including UnTapped Downtown, Diamonds and Dancing, the Oktoc Country Store and more! There is sure to be something for everyone.
Poetry and Art Exhibit Reception
Friday, Oct. 27 @ 4-5:30 p.m.
Starkville
The Starkville Area Arts Council is hosting a reading and reception for its Poetry and Art Exhibit in its Workshop Gallery at 122 E. Main Street.
Friday, Oct. 27 @ 5 p.m.
Starkville
The J.L. King Center is hosting a fundraising event where participants are encouraged to dress up as witches. The “witches” then walk or ride around downtown, making stops in downtown businesses. The ride will begin in Fire Station Park.
Friday, Oct. 27 @ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Starkville
The Starkville Main Street Association is hosting a craft beer-tasting event where participants can shop in downtown stores and sample a different flavor at each stop, while receiving a 20% discount off of store merchandise in participating stores.
Friday, Oct. 27 @ 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Starkville
Joseph Kingma, award-winning pianist, will be performing a recital as a part of the Mississippi Music Teachers Association annual conference. The recital is free and open to everyone, and the recital will be located in the Lecture-Recital Hall in the Music Building on the Mississippi State University campus.
Saturday, Oct. 28 @ 10 a.m.
Starkville
The Oktoc Country Store is returning for its 51st year at the Oktoc CommunityClub Building at the corner of Oktoc Road and Robinson Road. There will be Oktoc Brunswick stew, freshly boiled peanuts, homemade cookies and more.
Saturday, Oct. 28 @ 5:30 p.m.
Columbus
The Trinity Place Retirement Community is holding the Diamonds and Dancing Gala at the Trotter Convention Center starting at 5:30 p.m. The benefit will include music, a silent auction and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $50 and proceeds benefit the Sunday Fund, a benevolence fund for elders. For tickets or information, call (662) 370-1865.
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